#54: PMS may have met its kryptonite with Emilė Radytė

Hello Uterus

They were right: it IS all in your head.

PMS and PMDD actually starts with the brain, so why aren't we focusing on it more?

Well, someone named Emilė Radytė is.

There are over 130 different symptoms that are recognized with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Some experience cognitive and physical symptoms that can cause a real interference with daily life. These should not be dismissed.

In this episode, we dive into this revolutionary science with our brilliant guest Emilė Radytė. Em is the co-founder and CEO of Samphire Neuroscience, the innovative company behind this upcoming, wearable device. She has an undergrad in neuroscience and social anthropology from Harvard, as well as a Master degree in neuroscience from Oxford.

It's called the Samphire Headband and it's the first medical device designated for treating PMS. The fascinating technology behind it has shown to seamlessly reduce pain, PMS, and PMDD symptoms by wearing it for 20 minutes at a time.

We discuss:

• the hormone-brain connection during different phases of the menstrual cycle
• what causes PMDD & PMS and what's considered "normal" from a symptoms perspective?
• the science behind the headband
• data from trials so far and production status of the Samphire headband
• how creatives can get involved in the creation of the Samphire headband

Lastly, we end on a high note in the making! This is the perfect app for your next hot girl walk.

Thanks for listening, learning, and being you. And join us back here every Tuesday for all things uterus, in service to you, uterinekind.

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Learn more about the Samphire Headband and join the waitlist to get early access and $200 off the standard price: www.samphireneuro.com

Massachusetts Participants for Study on Endo: www.umass.edu/news/article/volunteers-needed-new-study-endometriosis